DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL SERVICES (RN)

COMPETITIVE PAY
BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

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• 403b matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• Onsite childcare - Quincy location
• 24/7 Wellness Center access - Quincy & Pittsfield locations
• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

A Director is administratively and operationally responsible 24/7 for one or more departments. This position will have direct oversight of four (4) inpatient and observation units, including Surgical, General Medica/OBV, General Medical/Neuro, and Oncology, reporting to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer or senior leadership.

A Director collaborates with all levels of the nursing leadership team to develop standardized processes to improve patient and employee outcomes and satisfaction. A Director participates in strategic planning through the development and implementation of organizational goals and is accountable for the outcomes within the critical care service line.

Management of cost and finance; operations and patient flow; quality of care and clinical outcomes; patient, physician and staff satisfaction; change management; and any other relevant responsibilities related to this position.

Responsible for compliance with regulatory agency standards related to inpatient and post-acute services.

A Director is actively engaged and models the skills and behaviors of ICARE; Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. The Director is a positive, active advocate of Blessing Health System in the community. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission, Vision of Blessing Health System, Services, adherence to the Code of Conduct, organization policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Administration and Code of Ethics for Nurses.

• Adoption of innovative nursing practices based on evidence
• Effective two-way communication and problem-solving at the unit and organizational level
• Recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention of nursing staff
• Ensure nursing staff compliance with the following;
• Professional development
• Adherence to nursing standards of practice
• Regulatory standards
• ANA Code of Ethics
• Peer reviews
• Organizational and unit policies
• Mandatory education
• Infection control practice
• Scheduling processes and procedures
• I CARE standards of behavior
• Budget development, utilization, evaluation, and adjustment
• Maintenance of a healthy work environment utilizing the principles of "just culture" which neither holds the nurse accountable for system failures nor tolerates reckless behavior
• Evaluates clinical nurses
• Mentors the unit leadership, educators, clinical nurses, and nursing supportive personnel.
• Implement changes in nursing practice and/or patient care through the shared governance structure
• Patient and employee rounding

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED:

• BSN
• Demonstrated progressive relevant management experience

PREFERRED:

• MSN

License/Certifications/Special Requirements:

• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse License
• Preferred (one of the following):
  • ANCC Nurse Executive Certification/AONE Certified in Executive Nursing Practice OR
  • AONE Certified Nurse Manager and Leader/Related health care administration certification
  • AND/OR certification in Medical Surgical

Pay Status:

• Exempt

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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